Mason Jar Breakfast Recipes

If you’re anything like me, you need to be able to eat breakfast in the morning and then run out the door. It can get really hectic if you have a family with kids who don’t want to wait for their food. That’s why I love making mason jar breakfasts! They are delicious, healthy, and super easy to make ahead of time. Here are some mason jar breakfast recipes that will help keep your mornings running smoothly!

What is a mason jar breakfast?

A mason jar breakfast is any type of breakfast that can be made in a mason jar the night before or in the morning and enjoyed at room temperature. You don’t have to heat up your food or cook anything, which makes it perfect for mornings where you’re running late!

Why is breakfast important?

Breakfast is important because it’s the first meal of your day. It provides us with energy, helps regulate our blood sugar levels, and starts to lessen hunger pains as we wait for lunchtime to arrive.

A study done in the journal Appetite found that people who ate breakfast every day gained less weight over the course of a 16 year period than those who skipped their morning meal.

I want to start making mason jar breakfasts! What can I make?

Here are some Mason Jar Breakfast Recipes

Blueberry Oatmeal Jar

Ingredients:

-¼ cup old fashioned oats (or a gluten-free alternative)

-½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

-pinch salt

-⅛ teaspoon baking powder

-a dash of brown sugar or honey for sweetness (optional)

-blueberries

-¾ cup almond or soy milk

Directions:

-In a jar, layer the oats with cinnamon and salt.

-Add in blueberries on top of that. Continue to add some almonds (or another nut) for extra protein if you desire. Fill the rest of the jar up with your choice of plant-based milk. Read our blog on the best nuts for protein!

Strawberry Banana Jar

Ingredients:

-¼ cup quick-cooking oats (or a gluten-free alternative)

-a pinch of salt

-⅛ teaspoon baking powder

-pinch cinnamon, or more to taste, optional. I like adding vanilla extract and ground ginger as well for extra flavor!

-strawberries and bananas

-¾ cup almond milk or your choice of plant-based milk

Directions:

-Layer the oats with salt and baking powder. Add in strawberries on top, then fill the jar up with banana slices. Fill the rest of the jar up with almond milk. Enjoy!

Oatmeal Apple Cinnamon Jar

Ingredients:

-¼ cup quick-cooking oats (or a gluten-free alternative)

-½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for topping

-pinch salt or coconut sugar as desired to sweeten oatmeal

-apple slices

-almond or soy milk

Directions:

-Layer the oats with cinnamon, salt, and coconut sugar. Add in apple slices on top of that and fill the jar up with almond or soy milk. Top off the jar with more cinnamon to taste! Enjoy your oatmeal as is at room temperature, or warm it up in a microwave.

Granola Jar

-soak granola overnight in milk and maple syrup

-mix in nuts, seeds, and protein powder

-top with a bit of almond or soy milk

Banana Chocolate Chip Jar

Ingredients:

-¼ cup oats (or a gluten-free alternative)

-½ teaspoon baking soda

-⅛ teaspoon salt

-1 banana cut into slices

-chocolate chips

Benefits of Mason Jars for Breakfast

• Mason jars are a great way to keep your food fresh for longer periods of time.
• You can take these with you anywhere and enjoy them at any time of day because they’re easy. Making a mason jar breakfast is much easier than cooking an egg, for example.
• Less expensive to buy ingredients than pre-packaged foods at the grocery store
• You can make any type of food you want and enjoy it cold or warm thanks to these nifty containers!
• They’re easy to clean, durable, and seal tightly.
• They are made of glass so no need to worry about BPA or other harmful chemicals.

These are the best jars to buy!

Conclusion

Mason jars are the perfect vessel to carry your breakfast in. Think of it as a container of possibility for all sorts of healthy, delicious meals and snacks that will keep you feeling energized throughout the day.